CC Resolution 2003-111RESOLUTION NO. 2003-111
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE DESIGN
GUIDELINES AND DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS FOR TWO
SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL SUBDIVISIONS LOCATED
ON 31.51 ACRES AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF
AVENUE 48 AND ADAMS STREET
CASE NO.: SPECIFIC PLAN 2003-063
APPLICANT: SANTA ROSA DEVELOPMENT, INC.
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of La Quinta, California,
did on the 28th day of October, 2003, hold a duly noticed Public Hearing to consider
Specific Plan 2003-063, to allow the design guidelines and development standards for
the subdivision of 31.51 acres into two single-family detached residential subdivisions
generally located at the northeast corner of Avenue 48 and Adams Street, and more
particularly described as:
APN's 649-030-036
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of La Quinta, California, did on
the 18th day of November, 2003, hold a duly noticed Public Hearing to consider
Specific Plan 2003-063, to allow the design guidelines and development standards for
the subdivision of 31.51 acres into two single-family detached residential subdivisions
generally located at the northeast corner of Avenue 48 and Adams Street;
WHEREAS, said Specific Plan application has complied with the
requirements of "The Rules to Implement the California Environmental Quality Act of
1970" as amended (Resolution 83-68), in that a Mitigated Negative Declaration
(Environmental Assessment 2003-466) was certified by the City Council for this
project under Resolution 2003-005. There are no changed. circumstances, condition,
or new information which would trigger the preparation of a subsequent Environmental
Assessment pursuant to Public Resources Code Section 21166; and
WHEREAS, at said Public Hearing, upon hearing and considering all
testimony and arguments, if any, of all interested persons wanting to be heard, said
City Council did make the following mandatory findings to approve Specific Plan 2003-
063:
1. The proposed Specific Plan is consistent with the goals and policies of the La
Quinta General Plan in that the project has been designated for High Density
Residential.
Resolution No. 2003-111
Specific Plan 2003-063 - Santa Rosa Development
Adopted: November 18, 2003
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2. This Specific Plan will not create conditions materially detrimental to the public
health, safety, and welfare in that the development allowed under the Specific
Plan is compatible with existing uses and the development standards contained
in the Specific Plan will ensure high quality development.
3. That the Specific Plan is compatible with the existing and anticipated area
development in that the project is to be located on land designated as High
Density Residential.
4. That the project will be provided with adequate utilities and public services to
ensure public health and safety.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of La
Quinta, California, as follows:
1. That the above recitations are true and constitute the findings of the City
Council in this case;
2. That it does hereby confirm the conclusion that Environmental Assessment
2003-466 assessed the environmental concerns of the Specific Plan; and, .
3. That it does approve Specific Plan 2003-063 for the reasons set forth in this
Resolution.
PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the La
Quinta City Council held on this 18th day of November, 2003, by the following vote,
to wit:
AYES: Council Members Henderson, Osborne, Sniff, Mayor Adolph
NOES: None
ABSENT: Council Member Perkins
ABSTAIN: None
DON ADOL H, M r
City of La Quinta, California
ResokWon No. 2003-111
Spedfic Plan 2003-063 - Santa Rosa Development
Adopted: November 18, 2003
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ATTEST:
JUN GREEK, CMC, City Clerk
City of La Quinta, California
(City Seal)
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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M. KAT14ERINE JENS N, City Attorney
City of La Quinta, California
CITY COUNCIL RESOLUTION NO. 2003-111
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL - FINAL
SPECIFIC PLAN 2003-063 - SANTA ROSA DEVELOPMENT
ADOPTED: NOVEMBER 18, 2003
GENERAL
1. The applicant agrees to defend, indemnify and hold harmless the City of La
Quinta ("City"), its agents, officers and employees from any claim, action or
proceeding to attack, set aside, void, or annul the approval of this Specific Plan,
or any Final Map recorded thereunder. The City shall have sole discretion in
selecting its defense counsel.
The City shall promptly notify the applicant of any claim, action or proceeding
and shall cooperate fully in the defense.
2. The applicant shall include a footnote on the Specific Plan that will limit the
height of all structure to 22 feet in height within 150 feet of Avenue 48 and
Adams Street.
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